NYS Inspector General

Inspector General Lucy Lang recently sat down with @DanClarkReports for an episode of @timesunion’s Capitol Confidential Podcast. Listen to learn about our investigation into the 2015 Clinton prison escape and our event marking the 10-year anniversary: bit.ly/4m5IEiD

Congratulations to our Attorney-in-Charge for Workers' Comp Fraud, Bryan Richmond, on being named to @CityAndStateNY's Who’s Who in Insurance list! Bryan’s vision, dedication, & impact make him one of the exceptional individuals in the insurance industry: bit.ly/4eWxdr6

Our interns recently joined a meeting of the Gun Violence Strategies Partnership to learn about efforts to address gun violence in NYC. Thanks to Chauncey Parker and Lisa Cubair for sharing their insights! GVSP brings together law enforcement to exchange real-time updates daily.

Today Inspector General Lucy Lang spoke with interns from across the Suffolk County justice system, including @RayTierneyDA and @NYSCourtsNews, about the work of our offices and her path from being an intern to New York’s chief watchdog. Thanks to all the interns for joining us!

Only five years from now, New York will have more than 1.2 million residents over 80. The key to meeting this rising challenge? Sustained investment and vigilant oversight. Read IG Lucy Lang's OpEd in local @USATODAY publications across New York State: bit.ly/AgingOpEd

Denise Nelson, 57, of #Buffalo, was sentenced to a 3-year conditional discharge. Nelson, while employed in the county Social Services' HEAP Office, fraudulent obtained HEAP emergency benefits. She paid full restitution of $4,917 as a condition of the plea. tinyurl.com/5z3jcjex

“As successive generations live longer and longer, and our infrastructure expands to support the needs of that population, we will need high-quality watchdog programs to check fraud and abuse.” Read more of Inspector General Lucy Lang’s OpEd in @lohud: bit.ly/AgingOpEd

Inspector General Lucy Lang and AIC for Workers’ Compensation Fraud Bryan Richmond, joined by members of our Long Island team, recently presented at the joint @_NYACT/@insurancecrime Workers’ Compensation Fraud Seminar. Thanks to NYACT & NICB for hosting such an informative day.

Today we were honored to welcome NYC Council Member @galeabrewer to speak with our interns! As chair of the @NYCCouncil Oversight & Investigations Committee, CM Brewer shared valuable insights into the vital role of legislative oversight in promoting government accountability.

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, New York! Today we celebrate our nation’s independence and the enduring American ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Our offices are closed today, but you can still file a complaint online at ig.ny.gov. #IndependenceDay 🇺🇸